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Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto. Featuring a lounge and terrace of modern design, the property is located within walking distance from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Line, Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line and Kyoto Shiyakusyomae Station on the Tozai Line. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while pocket WiFi can be rented at the front desk. The ambiance, the facilities and accommodating staff. They have a huge kitchen at the ground floor where you can do some cooking, free coffee (you have to make your own coffee with their beans), and they have a laundry machine at the lower ground floor(for 300 yen). its a 10mins walk from the train station.

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9
Superb
6,820 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Situated a 10-minute walk from lively Kawaramachi area, Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei offers Japanese-style accommodation with modern facilities and traditional design. It provides a tour desk and a bar on the ground floor. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Cozy, great decor, tatami room was spacey for two.

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9
Superb
4,584 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms. Both Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations for the Keihan Main Line are situated within a 10-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Such an amazing guesthouse! I cannot recommend it enough. The people running it are so lovely and helpful. The rooms are great, as well as the facilities. I would definitely recommend.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,195 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Opening in March 2014, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei offers accommodations with a modern yet traditional décor. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and guests can refresh in the public bath. Shijo and Karasuma Station are both within a 10-minute walk away. Great place on a perfect location. It is close to subway station and convenience stores with some landmarks on a short distance. The room was really comfortable and the possibility of using the public bath after a long day on the city was perfect.

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9
Superb
2,262 reviews
Price from
US$193
per night

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It features a spacious and comfortable lounge, a tatami (woven-straw) terrace and a wall-size map with latest event information around Kyoto. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property, while portable WiFi devices are available for guests to use during their stay for an additional fee. Location Clean Dorms Loved the common room

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9
Superb
3,551 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Only a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Century Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free internet. The hotel features 3 dining options and massage treatments.

All rooms at Century Kyoto feature a TV with satellite channels, refrigerator and electric kettle. The private bathrooms have a bathtub, shower and hairdryer. Free toiletries including toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided. The price-performance ratio far exceeded our expectations. To date, this is the best experience we have had in Japan.

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9
Superb
2,041 reviews
Price from
US$238
per night

Nestled in a quiet residential area, Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

All guest rooms are non-smoking and soundproofed. An air-purifier/humidifier and a matcha tea set are provided in each room for guests' comfort. The bathroom comes with a deep bathtub where guests can relax after a long day. Breakfast was very tasty with big assortment of food. Not a central location was fully compensated by shuttle bus going each 20 minutes.

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9.1
Superb
1,628 reviews
Price from
US$192
per night

Ideally located just a 2-minute walk from lively Nishiki Market and Ponto-cho Street, Matsui Honkan boasts large public baths and chic Japanese-style rooms. It is within a 10-minute walk from Shijo, Karasuma and Kawaramachi subway stations. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public area. People there were very welcoming and friendly. The place was clean. Great location.

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9.4
Superb
365 reviews
Price from
US$946
per night

* Reservations are usually accepted up to four months in advance. Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan - Established in 1953 features Japanese-style rooms, a garden and rental bicycles. This non-smoking hotel provides in-room massages service can be arranged. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Wonderful ryokan in a great location. Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff were lovely and provide a great tea ceremony and breakfast. Highly recommend. Family loved it.

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9.3
Superb
332 reviews
Price from
US$527
per night

Ryokan Kyoraku is centrally located just a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station's north exit. It's a 3-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji temple. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

All rooms have air conditioning and an LCD TV, while some are fitted with an attached bathroom. Great location right next to the Kyoto station. Nice and quiet with lovely and helpful staff.

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9.4
Superb
776 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

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